Whilst with the fleet Gen. Sherman's Q. M. reported to me
that there was on hand with the expedition—about one thousand
extra mules.

With this stock below and the number of teams to be left
behind by troops yet to be forwarded, and again the great surplus
of transportation reported at Helena, I think Gen. Allen should
be advised to ship no more mules here.
1 In fact if they are required
for any other Dept. Chartered boats going up the river empty
might take mules and save the purchase above.

Respectfully &c.
U. S. GRANT
Maj. Gen. Com

ALS, OClWHi.

On Jan. 21, 1863, USG again wrote to Lt. Col. Charles A. Reynolds. "You
will please make arrangements to keep the steamer 'Post Boy' permanently for
the use of the Medical Department She is now so employed, but either a standing
Charter should be made or the boat purchased. The latter I think preferable on
the score of economy" Copies, DLC-USG, V, 18, 30; DNA, RG 393, Dept. of
the Tenn., Letters Sent.

On Jan. 22, USG wrote to Reynolds. "I would suggest the propriety of
releasing three steamers to form a regular daily Mail liner between this and
Cairo.... and carry the United States Mails, and any Government freight or
troops offering, to the exclusion of every thing else...." American Art Association, March 12, 1920. On Jan. 25, USG wrote to Reynolds ordering the release
of the steamboat Tycoon "as no boats will be required here under five or six days
to transport troops...." Anderson Auction Co., May 15, 1908, p. 14. On Jan. 31,
USG wrote to Reynolds. "If the services of the Jeanie Deans is not absolutely
required, you may release her...." Ibid. On Feb. 13, USG wrote to Reynolds.
"I am sending boats up from here to bring down the remainder of McPherson's
command.... I will want soon not only all the boats that have been here but
many more...." Ibid. On March 23, USG wrote to Reynolds ordering him to
give five bales of cotton to an agent of the Wis. Sanitary Commission "to aid
them in the manufacture of 'quilts' for sick soldiers...." Ibid.

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